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Information Security at Staffordshire University

Information Polices and guides

Information Services Policies

University IT Regulations

Use of IT Facilities

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/rules_and_regulations/itrulesandregulations.jsp 

Users of the University's IT facilities must comply with the University's policies and regulations governing these facilities. The following activities contravene these regulations and are deemed a serious offence when using any computer connected to the university network.
• Viewing or downloading any form of pornographic, racist or offensive material.
• Using email to send abusive, racist, offensive messages to anyone.
• Harassment of any person via email
 Hacking. Downloading material for research purposes that contravene these rules must obtain advance authorisation form Information Services. Accounts are monitored centrally for misuse. Where misuse is suspected then the account may be disabled. (A non functioning account does not necessarily indicate that it has been disabled). Breaches of the IT regulations will lead to disciplinary action. Initially this may involve a warning and an interview with a senior manager within Information Services. Further disciplinary action depends on the severity of the offence and any previous instances by the person in question. Note: The account holder is deemed responsible for the misuse of the account.

Email policy

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/email_policy%20tcm44-26213_tcm44-38038.pdf Opens a PDF.  This Email Policy has been developed in response to the acknowledged need for guidelines describing the acceptable use of the University’s email and related services and facilities. .

Internet Policy

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/internet_policy_tcm44-26800.pdf To outline procedures to guarantee an appropriate use of the internet which is beneficial to all members of the University

System Backup Policy

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/system_backup_policy_tcm44-80640.pdf 

To provide a definition of backups taken to maintain the integrity of University

Wireless policy

Opens in a PDF https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/wireless_policy_tcm44-26795.pdf

This policy is to ensure that the deployment of wireless networking is controlled and managed in a centralised way to provide functionality and optimum levels of service whilst maintaining network security. It can no longer be acceptable practice to allow the installation and operation of wireless devices on campus without a clear and agreed policy outlining the roles and responsibilities of all parties.

Janet acceptable use policy

Password policy

To ensure that staff and student passwords are created and changed in line with University security advice Opens a PDF University security advice https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/password_policy_february2015_tcm44-83668.pdf

Data Protection

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/legal/privacy/10_rules/index.jsp Ten rules for data protection compliance

Remote Access policy

http://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/Remote%20Access%20Policy%20_tcm44-40315.pdf
A policy framework for remote network access to University computers and network devices. Opens a PDF

Students responsibilities when using IT facilities

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/rules_and_regulations/studentsresponsibilities.jsp

Computing facilities within Information Services managed areas are provided for approved purposes only. .

Information Services position statement on the use of the desktop staff image for publicity / promotional material.

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/Policy%20for%20Remote%20Connection%20to%20End%20User%20Desktops_tcm44-81284.pdf Opens a PDF 
To detail actions staff should and should not take when ititiating remote connection an end users computer.